Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS State College, PA
Issued by NWS State College, PA
822 WWUS81 KCTP 042111 SPSCTP Special Weather Statement National Weather Service State College PA 511 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2024 PAZ033-042215- Somerset PA- 511 PM EDT Tue Jun 4 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WESTERN SOMERSET COUNTY THROUGH 615 PM EDT... At 510 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 14 miles east of Connellsville to near Somerset to 13 miles north of Bittinger. Movement was northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Somerset, Ursina, New Centerville, Mount Davis, Rockwood, Confluence, Garrett, Casselman, Seven Springs, and Laurel Mountain State Park. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until these storms pass. && LAT...LON 3974 7932 3983 7938 3990 7940 4009 7926 4010 7923 4012 7921 4011 7919 4013 7917 4016 7916 4018 7913 4015 7908 3983 7903 TIME...MOT...LOC 2110Z 222DEG 9KT 4004 7932 4001 7927 3992 7926 3980 7925 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ Lambert